Scott Pohl

Bernero Appoints Janene McIntyre To City Attorney Post

Scott Pohl — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:54:50 +0000

Lansing mayor Virg Bernero has named Janene McIntyre to serve as city attorney.

Friday Fish Fry: A Lenten Tradition

Scott Pohl — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:01 +0000

During the season of Lent, selling fish is big business. It seems that every restaurant with a sign out front promotes fish meals on Fridays, when many Roman Catholics avoid eating meat.

Renee Fleming Sings At MSU's Wharton Center

Scott Pohl — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:01 +0000

Concerts, Grammys, performing all over the world...opera star Renee Fleming has done it all.

Motown Museum Exhibition Features Girl Groups

Scott Pohl — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:00:01 +0000

At the iconic Motown Museum in Detroit, a new exhibit honors the "girl groups" of the 1960's. It's called "Girl Groups: The Grit, The Glamour, The Glory".

Included are records, photos and memorabilia from all of the groups you remember…and one you probably never heard of.

The exhibition remembers The Supremes, The Marvelettes, the Vandellas, and a proficient group of background singers known as The Andantes.

Broad Art Museum: New Exhibitions

Scott Pohl — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:05:38 +0000

Now that it’s been open for a few months, it’s time for the Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University to change things up.

Travel Trend For Parents To Be: Babymoons

Scott Pohl — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:00:01 +0000

Many couples take a trip after their wedding. That trip, of course, is called a honeymoon. But have you ever heard of a trip called a babymoon?

MSU Presents Play About Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Scott Pohl — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:01 +0000

The Michigan State University Department of Theatre will stage eight performances of a new play called "U.P." starting tonight.

The Henry Ford Observes Rosa Parks Centennial

Scott Pohl — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:01 +0000

Today marks the centennial of the birth of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks.

Lansing Mayoral Race: Wood Will Not Run Again

Scott Pohl — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:56:58 +0000

Lansing city council president Carol Wood says she will not run again for mayor.

Bernero Will Seek Re-election

Scott Pohl — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:43:43 +0000

Lansing mayor Virg Bernero says he will run for another term in office this year.

The War of 1812: Battle At The River Raisin

Scott Pohl — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:01 +0000

MSU historian Roger Rosentreter returns today to help us remember an important battle in the War of 1812: the Battle at the River Raisin, 200 years ago this week.

Inauguration Parade Includes Military Spouses From Michigan

Scott Pohl — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:00:01 +0000

It's Inauguration Day in Washington.

Hundreds Of Vehicles Displayed At 2013 Detroit Auto Show

Scott Pohl — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:00:01 +0000

The North American International Auto Show returns to Detroit's Cobo Center with a Charity Preview tonight. The show opens to the public tomorrow.

MSU Unveils $1.4-million Renovation Of MSU Union

Scott Pohl — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:01 +0000

The MSU Union Building opened in 1924, and over the years there have been several renovations.

A $1.4-million dollar project will be dedicated today, sprucing the Union up for another generation of MSU students.

Dedication events at the renovated MSU Union are from 4 to 7 p-m today. There will be a live webcast of the ceremonies.

2013 Car Of The Year Is Lansing-Made

Scott Pohl — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:01:06 +0000

The Lansing-built Cadillac ATS is the year's North American Car of the Year.

MSU Trustees Elect Ferguson And Breslin

Scott Pohl — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:39:28 +0000

Democrat Joel Ferguson has been re-elected Chairman of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees.

Lansing's Poor Targeted For $1.5 Million Financial Counseling Grant

Scott Pohl — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:55:58 +0000

The city of Lansing has announced a $1.5 million grant from a program started by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, to establish a financial empowerment center.

MSU Community Music School Opens At New Location

Scott Pohl — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:00:01 +0000

The new location of the Michigan State University Community Music School will open for instruction today.

Acting MSU Provost Looks Ahead

Scott Pohl — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 14:20:56 +0000

Michigan State University Senior Associate Provost June Youatt has been promoted to acting provost, following the resignation of Kim Wilcox.

Legendary WKAR Sportscaster Jim Adams Dies

Scott Pohl — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:53:18 +0000

Jim Adams, WKAR's Sports Director from 1961 to 1993, has died at the age of 82.